100 % position as contact person in the child welfare service - temporary substitute position from 15.10.26 - 15.11.27

Do you want to help influence and develop the child welfare service in Hemnes?


Do you have experience from child welfare work and want new challenges, then this position may be for you!

The child welfare service in Hemnes is organised under Upbringing and Family and consists of a manager, an administrative employee and four contact persons. We are a team whose goal is to give our families the right help at the right time. In the child welfare service we work closely together, and are rarely alone on cases. We work actively to strengthen the competence in the service.


We now have a temporary substitute position available in the period 15.10.26 – 15.11.27

 

Arbeidsoppgaver

• Casework according to the Child Welfare Act including follow-up of children, young people and their families
• Investigation according to the Child Welfare Act, child welfare professional mapping, and assessment work
• Implementation and follow-up of supportive measures according to the Child Welfare Act
• Follow-up of children under care
• Party representative in cases for the child welfare and health tribunal
• Participate in the service's development work to establish an open and accessible child welfare service and contribute to competence development
• We work according to the generalist model

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor as child welfare teacher or social worker/social work, or other relevant 3-year college/university education
• Experience from child welfare service is desirable
• Driver's licence for passenger car
• Good command of Norwegian, both oral and written

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• creates good relationships and communicates clearly with children, parents and collaborators
• works structured and goal-oriented, both independently and together with others
• plans and follows up own tasks
• is flexible, responsible and confident in your role
• contributes to cooperation, knowledge sharing and a good working environment
• has knowledge of children's needs and is concerned with the legal protection of children and parents We place emphasis on motivation and personal suitability.

We offer

• Salary by agreement and qualifications.
• Independent and varied tasks
• A working environment that cooperates closely and is in development
  

Upon employment, an approved police certificate not older than 3 months is required.

 

Diplomas, certificates and equivalents must be attached to the application electronically. Foreign degrees must be approved by NOKUT.

Hemnes municipality is an open and inclusive employer, where all applicants are assessed equally. We therefore encourage qualified applicants to apply regardless of age, gender, disability or ethnic background.
In accordance with Section 25-second paragraph of the Freedom of Information Act, we would like to point out that information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be included on the applicant list.

Contact information

Elisabeth Sundsvåg, Child Welfare Manager, 922 11 612, elisabeth sundsvag@hemnes.kommune.no
Heidi Lien, Unit Manager Upbringing and Children, 95173024, heidi.lien@hemnes.kommune.no

Workplace

Sentrumsveien 3
8646 Korgen

Key information:

Employer: Hemnes Municipality

Referanse no.: 5185763124
position percentage: 100%
Temporary substitute position
Start date: 15.10.2026
End date: 15.11.2027
Application deadline: 09.10.2026